Optimising Farm Area Allocations Based on Soil Moisture Thresholds: A Comparative Study of Two Dairy Farms with Distinct Soil and Topographic Features by Rumia Basu, Owen Fenton, Gourav Misra, Patrick Tuohy

“…Soil moisture thresholds for optimal conditions and corresponding farm area proportions were calculated, identifying areas for targeted farm management. …”
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Indoor Air Quality in Laboratories and Its Relationship with Psychological Performance Among University Students in Malaysia by Muhammad Nazman, Puteri Balqis Mohd Hatta, Nur Faseeha Suhaimi

“…However, external factors such as personal stressors could not be entirely controlled.…”
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Portable X-ray fluorescence as a tool for urban soil contamination analysis: accuracy, precision, and practicality by E. M. Jenkins, J. Galbraith, A. A. Paltseva, A. A. Paltseva

“…Ex situ measurements tend to be more precise due to controlled conditions, although in situ measurements offer practical advantages in urban settings. …”
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Light Quality Influence on Growth Performance and Physiological Activity of <i>Coleus</i> Cultivars by Byoung Gyoo Park, Jae Hwan Lee, Eun Ji Shin, Eun A Kim, Sang Yong Nam

“…Emphasizing the importance of leveraging phenotypic plasticity in plants within controlled environments, using light quality is a practice prevalent in the ornamental industry. …”
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Gaseous molecules-mediated electrochemical exfoliation of halogenated MXenes and its boosting in wear-resisting tribovoltaic devices by Qi Fan, Minghua Chen, Longyi Li, Minghui Li, Chuanxiao Xiao, Tianci Zhao, Long Pan, Ningning Liang, Qing Huang, Lijing Yu, Laipan Zhu, Michael Naguib, Kun Liang

“…Molten salts etching route further achieves their controllable surface chemistry. However, the method encounters challenges in achieving few-layered structures due to more complex delamination behaviors. …”
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Effects of external ankle support and dual-tasking on gait in patients with chronic lateral ankle instability by Jianing Xu, Yonglei Huang, Ming Li, Shasha Liu, Wenxin Niu, Taoli Wang

“…Methods Employing a self-controlled pre-post design, the study included individuals with CLAI treated at our facility, paired with an equal number of healthy controls. …”
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Exploring the role of virtual reality in preparing emergency responders for mass casualty incidents by Alena Lochmannová

“…Further research is necessary to optimize VR systems and interfaces, making them more efficient for real-time decision-making. …”
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Effect of hypoxia conditioning on physical fitness in middle-aged and older adults—a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fanji Qiu, Jinfeng Li, Liaoyan Gan

“…Conclusion This study suggests that hypoxia conditioning has a greater effect on enhancing VO2peak compared to equivalent normoxic training in the middle-aged and older population. More high-quality RCTs are needed in the future to explore the optimal oxygen concentration and exercise intensity during hypoxia conditioning.…”
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Cognitive performance, mental health, and quality of life in β-thalassemia individuals: a comprehensive analysis by Khaled Elbeh, Muhamad R. Abdel Hameed, Romany H. Gabra, Alya O. Mohamed, Gellan k. Ahmed

“…Regular monitoring and appropriate interventions are crucial for optimizing their overall well-being and functioning.…”
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Trends and variation in repeat neuroimaging for children with traumatic intracranial hemorrhage by Pradip P. Chaudhari, Jose A. Pineda, Richard G. Bachur, Robinder G. Khemani

“…Repeat neuroimaging by hospital ranged from 20%–80%. After controlling for institution, subsequent MRI was more likely to be used in younger children and children who did not receive hyperosmotic agents, neurosurgical interventions, or intensive care unit admission (all P‐values <0.001). …”
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Efficacy and safety of care bundles in the treatment of delirium in ICU patients: a meta-analysis and systemic review by Dihui Fang, Lilan Zeng, Fang Kuang

“…However, results with significant heterogeneity should be interpreted with caution, and differences in bundles need to be taken into account. More multi-center, largesample randomized controlled studies are required to further explore the optimal components and combinations of care bundles.…”
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Staged versus One-Time Complete Revascularization with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in STEMI Patients with Multivessel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Zhenwei Li, Yijiang Zhou, Qingqing Xu, Xiaomin Chen

“…We performed a meta-analysis of all randomized and non-randomized controlled trials comparing S-PCI with MV-PCI in patients with acute STEMI and MVD.…”
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The Effects of Synthetic Polymers on the Release Patterns of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride from Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrogels by Dorota Wójcik-Pastuszka, Roksana Iwaszkiewicz, Witold Musiał

“…The hydrogel doped with AX was the optimal formulation for the controlled release of Bu.…”
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A Systematic Review of Treatment for Acute Interstitial Nephritis by Yalin Yu, Erik Biros, Xiao Chang, Andrew J. Mallett

“…Conclusion: Consistent evidence supporting the use of corticosteroids for treating AIN needs to be more comprehensive. There needs to be a clear consensus on the optimal treatment regimen. …”
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The effect of acupuncture on quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Jun Zhou, Narendra Lamichhane, Zhifang Xu, Jiaqi Wang, Vo Dai Quynh, Jing Huang, Feifei Gao, Meidan Zhao, Zelin Chen, Tianyi Zhao

“…We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on the QoL of patients with IBS.…”
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Efficacy of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guofeng Li, Jimin Liu, Guixian Yang, Jiajia Li, Yuan He, Xinru Fei, Lai Wei, Dongkai Zhao

“…Although the review highlights clinical benefits, the heterogeneity of the included studies and the overall quality of the evidence suggest that more high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to validate these findings and optimize treatment strategies. …”
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An Hfq-dependent post-transcriptional mechanism fine tunes RecB expression in Escherichia coli by Irina Kalita, Ira Alexandra Iosub, Lorna McLaren, Louise Goossens, Sander Granneman, Meriem El Karoui

“…This apparent paradox suggests that RecBCD copy numbers may need to be tightly controlled within an optimal range. Using single-molecule fluorescence microscopy, we have established that RecB is present in very low abundance at mRNA and protein levels. …”
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PAROS: Multi-Component Robotic System and an Image-Guided Patient Alignment for Robot-Assisted Ophthalmic Surgery by Alireza Alikhani, Van Dai Nguyen, Satoshi Inagaki, Benjamin Busam, Koorosh Faridpooya, Mathias Maier, Peter Gehlbach, Iulian Iordachita, Nassir Navab, M. Ali Nasseri, Daniel Zapp

“…Advancements in robot-assisted eye surgery have significantly enhanced precision in delicate procedures by enabling controlled movement of surgical instruments through a small entry point (trocar) placed on the outer layer of the eye (sclera). …”
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GeoBM: A Python-based tool for integrated visualization of global bibliometric data by Chun Chong Fu, Jorge Fleta-Asín, Fernando Muñoz, Carlos Sáenz-Royo, Loo Keat Wei

“…Implemented in Python, the framework leverages modular, algorithmically optimized routines for real-time data processing and visualization, incorporating statistical controls to mitigate overdispersion and enhance visual fidelity. …”
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Pharmacological and pupillary evidence for the noradrenergic contribution to reinforcement learning in Parkinson’s disease by Claire O’Callaghan, Frank H. Hezemans, Naresh Subramaniam, Rong Ye, Kamen A. Tsvetanov, Alexander G. Murley, Negin Holland, Isabella F. Orlando, Ralf Regenthal, Roger A. Barker, Caroline H. Williams-Gray, Luca Passamonti, Trevor W. Robbins, James B. Rowe

“…Computational cognitive modelling confirmed a substantial shift in the decision noise parameter, indicative of more exploitative choices. This response pattern closely resembled that of age-matched controls and simulations of optimal response strategies. …”
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